Caecilia disossea facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Caecilia disossea |
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Caecilia
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disossea
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The Caecilia disossea is a special type of caecilian. Caecilians are amazing creatures that look a bit like worms or snakes, but they are actually amphibians! This particular species belongs to the Caeciliidae family. You can find them living in countries like Ecuador and Peru.
About Caecilia disossea
Caecilia disossea is a fascinating amphibian. Unlike frogs or salamanders, caecilians don't have legs. They spend most of their lives hidden underground or in damp places. They are often hard to spot because they are so good at staying out of sight!
Where It Lives
This caecilian loves warm, wet places. Its natural habitats include:
- Moist lowland forests: These are forests that are not very high up and get a lot of rain.
- Plantations: Areas where people grow crops like bananas or coffee.
- Rural gardens: Gardens in the countryside.
- Heavily degraded former forest: Places where forests used to be, but have been changed a lot by human activity.
They need these specific environments to find food and stay safe.
What It Looks Like
Since caecilians live underground, they have bodies that are perfect for burrowing. They have smooth skin and a strong, pointed head that helps them dig through soil. They don't have visible eyes, or their eyes are covered by skin, which protects them while they dig.
Its Family Tree
The Caecilia disossea was first described by a scientist named Edward Harrison Taylor in 1968. He was an expert in amphibians and reptiles. Naming new species helps scientists keep track of all the different living things on Earth.
See also
- In Spanish: Caecilia disossea para niños
